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Welsh Secretary Defends English-Only Policy Amid Language Debate

12/18/2025

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Plaid Cymru MS Cefin Cambell criticized Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens for English-only communications.
Stevens defended her stance, saying almost all constituents speak English and there is no legal bilingual requirement.
The Welsh Labour government aims to raise Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
First Minister Eluned Morgan wants to promote Welsh among elected officials.
The Labour Party and the Wales Office have been asked for their responses.

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Plaid Cymru MS Cefin Cambell criticized Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens for English-only communications.
Stevens defended her stance, saying almost all constituents speak English and there is no legal bilingual requirement.
The Welsh Labour government aims to raise Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
First Minister Eluned Morgan wants to promote Welsh among elected officials.
The Labour Party and the Wales Office have been asked for their responses.